We're appalled at the treatment of our longtime friend, Egyptian feminist activist Azza Soliman. Brave human rights defenders like Azza deserve to be honored, not harassed by their government for their critical work.

"Paid sick leave, of course, can’t solely overcome centuries of conditioning, nor can it solve the problem of work created by one partner who does less of it (seriously, husbands literally make more unpaid work) .

But it can help alleviate some of the career stress and pressure that women feel as part of this work, particularly when it comes to cold and flu season. Because, of course, it’s... View details ⇨

All the lives list in this incident are tragic :( but although he may have "lived" as a woman he was still anatomically and biologically male, and it's not wrong for the media to report it as such. It's fact, something missing from a lot of the news these days.

Gabriela, Liz, and Hilly - Thanks so much for raising such an important point and sharing this article for more context. We appreciate it! Sharing the article again for those who would like to read it: [ Theguardian.com Link ]

“This award is not only a recognition of Nazra’s work, it is a recognition of a century of feminist activism in our country that has inspired us and that we have sought to carry on as much as we can. Perhaps it has not been highlighted enough elsewhere but this movement has made us who we are today and our work is concerned mainly with sustaining and developing this movement with all its... View details ⇨

At the end of the day . . . our world will be rid of white supremacy (they're just too ignorant to know it yet). That they're taking one last stand in Europe and America is almost laughable. Thank you BBC for shining the light on Tess Asplund.

If at all each one of us could be courageous and leave our comfort zone for a day or two each year, this world would be a wonderful place to live. However, we do nothing when we see evils deeds and pretend that we're good people. Bravo to the lady.

Now more than ever, we have to come together and find new ways to fight for our human rights. Check out our #DefendHer campaign to learn from incredible women around the world who used their voices to fight for their land, their lives, and for laws that actually protect women and girls.

BREAKING NEWS: The Army Corps of Engineers has denied the easement for the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline, which essentially halts the construction of the oil pipeline through the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation.

Fantastic news! We all needed this and we honor the Native American tribes who united, persevered, and would not be ignored, would not be silenced. At a time when we face so many challenges, it is so so welcome to hear this news where right triumphed. We can all take heart and let this feed our resolve to never stand by when we see injustice.

"More than one in four Europeans believe rape can be justifiable, according to a new survey of nearly 30,000, and more than one in five believe that women frequently make up or exaggerate rape claims. Asked about scenarios that included situations where women were drunk or wearing revealing clothing, 27 percent of respondents said that rape was justifiable under certain circumstances. In... View details ⇨

Ignorance. Patriarchal belief system, allows some men to feel entitled to take what they want. Women, still considered less, less valued, less rights compared to men.

Question, what happens when these men who believe rape is justifiable, when they, as men could be raped by another man? Would putting them in the role of victim change their thoughts? Would they if they were drunk or wearing something fetching feel that their possible rapes would be justified? Curious.

Unfortunately...this is totally believable...just look what is happening around the world...the so-called modern nations are backsliding to misogyny...young people don't seem to realize what previous generations of women suffered...we are all to be reproductive tools for the future...glad I am beyond that point! Sad for those to come....

SheFighter is the first self-defense academy in Jordan and gives women and girls the confidence to stand up against harassment and domestic abuse in a nation where gender-based violence often goes unpunished.